Tatonkaiyotonka, Sitting Bull The above is a true photo and autograph of "Sitting Bull," the Sioux Chief at the Custer Massacre

Tatonkaiyotonka, Sitting Bull The above is a true photo and autograph of "Sitting Bull" the Sioux Chief at the Custer Massacre

Creator

Bailey, Dix & Mead.

Summary

Sitting studio portrait of Sitting Bull, a Native American (Hunkpapa Sioux). He has a blanket and pipe in his lap, wears a long sleeved, light colored shirt, and braids in his hair. He is best known for the role he played at the battle of Little Big Horn.

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Reproduction Available for Purchase

Yes (digital reproduction)

Related Material

Image File: ZZR710031691

Notes

Formerly F20555.; Historical information and list of available titles printed on back, along with: "Address, Bailey, Dix, & Mead, Fort Randall, D. T." and "This noted Chief, With his band of Uncapapa Souix Indians, now prisoners of war at Fort Randall, D. T., is 43 years of age; Weight 200 pounds; Height, 5 ft., 9 in. Has had over 100 engagements with their natural enemies, the Crows, of which he proudly boasts, but is too shrewd to acknowledge to having killed any whites. He has had 9 wives. The two now living with him appear with descriptions in Nos. 5, 11, and 20. Has had one child by each of his first 6 wives."; Photoprint is oval in shape.; Title printed on label below image.; R7100316915

Identifier

F20555 DPLW

Filename

10031691.TIF

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